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Honda Lead 100cc Apr '04 (04)
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great bike very comfy. storage space under seat is spacious, nice size easy to handle. nice light bike for the ladies!!
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stinkabella on 01/12/2008
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Honda CLR City 125cc Sept '03 (53)
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This bike is brilliant for your first bike. I know 60mph is tops but when your learning , its all you need!!!! Never had a problem with it!! Dont be put of from bad reviews as this bike is great for learning on. For those who want more speed that own this bike. ( WHY DIDNT YOU READ THE REVIEWS ON THIS BIKE BEFORE BUYING IT!!!) : )
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zdx288 on 26/11/2008
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Honda VFR 800cc Apr '07 (07)
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What to say about the VFR? Well I've had sports bikes most of my time but decided to go for something that might be comfortable and less back breaking and wrist snapping than I was used to. Looked round for candidates and a friend let me have a go on his VFR and was hooked from the start, now don't get me wrong this bike isn't all sweetness and smiles. So I decided to go down my local honda dealer and see what they had in to offer in the way of quality used goods. After some haggling about price and what freebies they might throw in, to try and influence a deal, then after signing on the dotted line and the sad farewell to my 05 plate ninja, it was done and I was commited and not to the local nut house either. I picked up the bike on a nice sunny friday afternoon and decided to go and see what it was capable of doing. Round town wasn't pleasureable. It wasn't happy in traffic and even though was a cool day, the temp was starting to go skyward quickly till it got to 106 and the fans kicked in. The engine isn't smooth round town and is lumpy in traffic and almost made me feel sea sick with the too and throwing. The throttle seems to come on sudden and jerks the front end into life. Once I got out of town onto some familiar country roads then the bike seemed to find its niche. The bike handled well enough and seemed to pull nicely and the judder effect of a v engine disappeared once it got upto 5 grand. So a bit further on and we'd started to get acquainted and I opened the throttle and once the vtech kicked in a horrible sound of what sounded like some mechanic had left a few of his spanners in the engine for a joke came into life. After I got to my local cafe I went to put the bike on its centre stand and almost got an hernia in the process. I know it might seem as though I wasn't happy with the bike but the truth is this bike has grown on me and is comfy on long hauls and is so at home clocking up mileage and after a 250 mile round journey I got off it and didn't walk as though I had some kind of disability. The truth is it doesn't do anything brilliantly but on the other hand it doesn't do anything totally bad either. THis bike has surprised me and I like it, but one mans dream is another mans knightmare. ps almost forgot but winter riding isn't too clever with the linked brakes on icy or greasy roads
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Reb in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire on 16/11/2008
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Honda ST Pan European 1300cc Apr '03 (03)
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I see that Panamaniac1 is now doing his own servicing. Excellent decision! I think the full service on mine cost me between £50 and £60 for materials. Every 4K that's not so bad. Plus you know it's been done right, not bodged by some bored underpaid mechanic at a main dealer. Simple fact is, if I had to pay for someone else to service my bikes, I couldn't afford to run them.
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Black Dog in Haverfordwest, Sir Benfro on 15/11/2008
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Honda CBR 125cc Sept '07 (57)
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The CBR 125 is the option to go for if you're looking for a quick off the line introductory sports bike. It's a lot nippier than the other 125's out there and accelerates extremely well up to around 50mph. The acceleration after this is not great-it takes a fairly long while to get up to 60, and you feel as though it takes forever getting up to the top speed of around 70-80mph, this isn't particularly great when traffic around you is accelerating up to these speeds much faster than you and it can seem daunting, however it is only a 125, so I would expect this. The handling on this bike is brilliant its very easy to ride and takes corners like a dream. However if you really want to go for some heavy duty leaning on this bike I would recommend buying some thicker tyres as the standard ones are ridiculously skinny and any over lean will result in you coming off. The MPG for this bike is brilliant you can't fault it. A full tank will cost you £7-8, and this will last around 100-150 miles. Spare parts are readily available and fairly cheap as well. The overall looks of the bike are fantastic, it looks like a slimmed down version of its bigger brothers, and it works because its different to the other 125's most of which are naked bikes. The CBR's stand in their own league design wise. When you see one pass you can't help but admire it's beauty.
Overall the CBR is a smashing bike and you can't fault it for being a 125 that's what it was designed to be. It's a corker and you'd be wrong to opt against it for a learner bike.
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Emmer in Portsmouth, Hampshire on 11/11/2008
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Honda ST Pan European 1300cc Apr '03 (03)
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An update to the earlier review by Black Dog. I have commuted the bike for a week or two and done a full service since the last review. Commuting - not the ideal tool for this, as the bike is just so heavy (both at home and at the work end there are slippery and uneven surfaces, and I'm a bit nervous of doing something stupid) and I have an XT trailbike that is ideal for the job anyway. But all comments about the ride and handling still apply - very good in both cases. Someone else commented that the bike felt 'safe' and I would agree. Servicing was surprisingly easy. The service history for the last 10k miles was verbal not written (if you see what I mean), so I decided to do a full back-to-zero service for peace of mind. I didn't do the valve clearances as I ran out of time, and it all sounded good in any case. I will do that before any big trip, but I think it can stay as it is for the moment. Otherwise, very straightforward. The only issue was getting the body plastics back on. The plod mechanics who serviced it before used any fastener that came to hand, I think, so matching up all the fairing clips and screws at the end was pretty much trial and error, but I got there in the end. I fitted a new electric screen mechanism, as the previous one was jammed (hence the affordable price!). £200, but well worth it. Being able to adjust the screen height on the move is a hell of a luxury. One thing for Pan newbies - make sure you get the proper plug spanner! Nothing in my toolbox came close, and I ended up buying the proper tool, which is about 5 miles long as the plugs are recessed far down in the heads. Still delighted with the bike, and looking forward to the chance of putting a few big miles on her.
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Black Dog in Haverfordwest, Sir Benfro on 11/11/2008
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Honda Transalp 650cc Sept '06 (56)
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Formerly the owner of a 600cc Transalp, I bought the 650 hoping for improved power, suspension and handling and got them. The 650 is also more economical, giving me between 55 and 62mpg depending on riding style. Power may not be startling, but it is linear and delivered from as low as 2000rpm in the higher gears. The bike will pull top gear from 40mph and fourth from 30mph, helping to achieve good fuel consumption. Tank range easily exceeds 200 miles once you gain trust in the consistent but not very reassuring fuel gauge.
Tyres, a major running cost of any motorcycle, are inexpensive tubed cross-ply.
Top speed is claimed to be around 110mph; the 650 will easily cruise at 80mph with good acceleration available. On twisty or bumpy roads good ground clearance, firm long-travel suspension, predictable steering and excellent balance make the bike easy to ride quickly. The brakes are satisfactory given a hard squeeze and well-suited to 'all-roads' use. Reliability was faultless on my example which ran perfectly even after 10 hours' riding in hard rain. The main drawback with any Transalp is ease of maintenance; removing the fairing or fuel tank is time-consuming and getting to the tappets is easier if the coolant is drained and the carburettors removed.
The lockable seat covers a large storage compartment big enough to take inner tubes and tyre levers. The plastic belly pan is surprisingly tough and well able to withstand impact from small rocks. Off-road handling is superior to the 600 and off-road ability mainly limited by tyre choice, suspension travel and ground clearance.
The riding position is very comfortable and arguably better than the BMW R1100RT I owned previously, but pillion accommodation is not as generous. The fairing and handguards do a good job of deflecting rain and the fairing vents keep the knees warm in cold weather. The standard screen, however, is low and much improved with the addition of a spoiler or high screen.
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richard.hallett on 05/11/2008
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Honda VFR 800cc Sept '03 (53)
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Well what can i say..... You will love this bike or hate it!
I am a great lover of the fine motorcycle!!!! Its just so rewarding and lush to ride. Great looks as well. I always turn heads when i am on it. I recommend one to any bike rider!
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Stan6818 on 01/11/2008
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Honda X4 1300cc 97/98 (R)
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What a looker,Very easy to ride & extremlly comfy.
Had my X4 now for 2 months & my VTR1000 is now feeling rejected. Great solid bike on the open road, but dont buy this bike for touring as it only has a 15litre tank & is very thirsty. Absolutely awesome for round town & open road trips where there is plenty of gas stations.
Gets lots of attention where ever I park it as it is one of only a few imported into New Zealand.
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Blur on 31/10/2008
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Honda X4 1300cc 97/98 (R)
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What a looker,Very easy to ride & extremlly comfy.
Had my X4 now for 2 months & my VTR1000 is now feeling rejected. Great solid bike on the open road, but dont buy this bike for touring as it only has a 15litre tank & is very thirsty. Absolutely awesome for round town & open road trips where there is plenty of gas stations.
Gets lots of attention where ever I park it.
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Blur on 31/10/2008
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